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CBN tightens oversight as five banks hold 57% of industry assets
BusinessDay
Jul 30, 2026 · 11:40 WAT
The Central Bank of Nigeria has intensified regulatory oversight as five Domestic Systemically Important Banks account for more than half of total industry assets, deposits, and credit. This tighter supervision has significant implications for systemic financial stability and the operations of major banking institutions listed on the exchange.